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Review
. 2022;138(4):117-125.
doi: 10.17116/oftalma2022138041117.

[Anatomical, morphological and biomechanical aspects of accommodation]

[Article in Russian]
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[Anatomical, morphological and biomechanical aspects of accommodation]

[Article in Russian]
S E Avetisov et al. Vestn Oftalmol. 2022.

Abstract

The article reviews the findings on the anatomy, morphological and biomechanical features of the accommodation apparatus. Modern methods of imaging and biometry confirm the validity of the Helmholtz lenticular theory of accommodation, according to which its mechanism involves three main components: the ciliary body, the zonular fibres and the lens capsule, the lens itself. Based on this, there is certain interest in studying the degree of participation of each of these components in the development of age-related changes in accommodation (presbyopia).

В обзоре представлены данные об анатомии, морфологических и биомеханических особенностях аппарата аккомодации (Ак). Современные методы визуализации и биометрии подтверждают правомерность «хрусталиковой» теории Гельмгольца, согласно которой в механизме Ак задействованы три основных компонента: цилиарное тело, связочно-капсулярный аппарат хрусталика и непосредственно хрусталик. Исходя из этого, определенный интерес вызывает степень участия каждого из этих компонентов в формировании возрастных изменений Ак (пресбиопии).

Keywords: accommodation; ciliary body; crystalline lens; lens capsule; zonular fibres.

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